The Monster Pod

EP 9 - LIVE SHOW! 2026 West Macs Monster winners!

A special live show from the finish line of the 2026 West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival. Co-hosts Katie Stroud and Rohan Barwick talk to 231km champion (and previous pod guest) Mathieu Pangrazzi along with winners Victoria Cole (25km), Dan Donaldson (25km), Petra Melis-Walsh (65km), Julian Hocking (65km) and Tom Giles (128km). And as a special bonus, the (arguably) oldest competitor, 73yr old Doug Strugnell talks about why he has now done the 25km event TWICE. Recorded in the rain at the Telegraph Station on Arrernte country in mparntwe/Alice Springs.

EP 8 - All of your questions answered - SPECIAL EDITION (!)

Set your ears to HUNGRY with this tasty bumper episode as we dive into your questions and get some answers from WMM founding member and 65km finisher, Brooke McAllan. In the Finisher's Lounge, get ready for some serious inspiration as 74yr old Ian Cornthwaite talks about what it was like being on the 25km trail with his adult kids, the moment he thought the race was over for him.. and his life changing finish line moment!

EP 7 - Taking your race to the next level with pacers and crew

Want to increase your chances of finishing strong? Want to know how to help a mate make it through? Pro pacer (and 128km winner) Rodney Angelo gives the inside scoop on what it takes to get a runner across the line and why telling a few white lies is absolutely fine. Encouraged even! In the Finisher's Lounge, Western Arrernte man, 128km finisher and 231km hopeful Ben Mack takes us to the magic moment he decided to become an ultra runner at Standley Chasm, what he's learnt about getting nutrition right and how special it is to run on country.

EP 4 - It's really an eating competition

The team talk with pro dietitian Megan Scott about what to eat and drink during the event. Then they taste test a few things. Is pickle juice really as bad as everyone says? In the Finisher's Lounge, Mathieu Pangrazzi talks about his epic 231km adventure that involved highs, lows, vomits and one of the most inspiring finish lines ever!

EP 6 - Volunteer tips, tricks and insights

Vollie, vollie, vollie! Oi, oi, oi! The Monster Pod crew talk about how important vollies are with volunteer megastar Katie Thompson. And in the Finisher's Lounge, Dan Wilson gets us all teary as he talks about "coming home" across the finish line. I'm not crying, you're crying.